Invitation to World of Fashion event

Posted on March 16, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

An invitation from Sheeda’s Beauty Clinic who generously sponsored our Christmas raffle:

Hello! As you probably already know Sheeda’s Beauty Clinic hold a Charity Fashion Show in aid of The Eve Appeal (Gynaecological Cancer Research) every year. That time has come round again and we would be ever so grateful if you could support us.

The fashion shows are always such a fun night out and what better way to raise money for such a worthy cause. Bring friends and family! All are welcome! World of Fashion is not only showing fashions from the shops in Market Harborough but everyone taking part is a volunteer and has spent weeks rehearsing for the show that you will see. Dancing, singing, modelling and raffle prizes that you do not want to miss!

The show dates are Tuesday 24th March and Wednesday 25th March 2015. At Enigma Nightclub, Coventry Road, Market Harborough. The show starts at 7.30pm.

Tickets are £10 and are available from Sheeda’s Beauty Clinic or Harrison Murray Estate Agents in Market Harborough.

This year the show is sponsored by Sheeda’s Beauty Clinic, Specsavers, Baird Developments and Harrison Murray Estate Agents.

I have attached a poster with all the information to this email. For any more information please do not hesitate to call us on 01858 432168.

Thank you and we look forward to seeing you at the show.

Kind Regards,

Mriesha

Sheeda’s Beauty Clinic

Frances Quinn’s fascinating story of the Bake Off

Posted on March 12, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

Frances Quinn, Market Harborough’s 2013 Bake Off winner, gave WI members a fascinating insight into how she took up baking through to being selected for and taking part in the Bake Off.

It took a year to get from completing the entry (colleagues at Joules kept leaving entry forms on her desk) to becoming overall winner. The selection process included phone interviews, 2 trips to London, one carrying sample cakes on the train, cooking for Paul Hollywood and Mary Berry and screenshot before getting that long awaited phone call.

Frances humorously took us through the weekly filming process. Again, very demanding, travelling to Bristol each Friday night and being in the Bake Off tent for filming for up to 12 hours a day. Then back to a full time job and fitting in practice baking each evening. Her weekly fridge was often full of 2 kg of butter and cream for ganache!

Frances concluded her talk by demonstrating orange blossom almond paste, using this to make decorated mice (see picture opposite).

Her book Quinntessential Cooking is being published in late August 2015.

Frances’ talk was part of the Welland WI Group annual meeting, ably organised this year by Great Bowden WI. Well done, too, to the Great Bowden WI choir who entertained us with several songs.

Pages from Frances’ sketch book that she used to plan her bakes for the Bake Off

Social planning evening – Market Harborough WI float at the 2015 Carnival

Posted on March 8, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

To celebrate 100 years of WI, we are going to have a float at the Market Harborough Carnival on Saturday 13 June 2015. If you would like to help with planning, as well as being on the MHWI float, then come along to a fun, social evening at the Roebuck, Rockingham Road, 7.30 pm Tuesday 10 March.

Gemma Jaysart has lots of ideas and will be joining the planning group.

If for any reason you can’t make the 10th, then let Clare Farquahar, President have your name. You can also Contact Us or call 07547 890 756.

Annabel enjoys Denman College raffle prize

Posted on March 3, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

Annabel Smith, Committee Member, had a super surprise at the Christmas raffle: a ticket for a course at the WI’s well known Denman College. Annabel was delighted to report at the February meeting that she had attended the Willow Sculpture course with a friend. They had 7 items using willow, including a wigwam and bird feeder. The latter she kindly donated to the evening’s raffle. Annabel said, ‘ It was brilliant. Denman is great.’

Once in a lifetime – WI Centenary Garden Party

Posted on March 2, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

As part of the Centenary year, Buckingham Palace is hosting a garden party, led by the Duchess of Cornwall. Each WI in the country has a ticket for a member. If you wish to put your name down for the Market Harborough WI ballot to be our representative at this once in a lifetime. There is help with the costs and transport is from WI house in Leicester.

A list was passed round at February’s meeting but if you missed this, then quickly get in touch with us: Contact Us or call 07547 890 756.

Skittles evening 11 March

Posted on February 28, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

The Railway Arms at Kibworth Harcourt (6 Station Street, LE8 0LN) is the venue for the next skittles evening, starting at 7 pm on Wednesday 11 March 2015. Optional pub meal, approx. £5/£6, payable on the day. Hope to see you there. Names urgently to: Contact Us.

Evening with Frances Quin, ‘Bake Off’ winner

Posted on February 15, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

The local group of WIs next event is on Thursday evening 12 March 2015 at the Evangelical Church, Bath Street, Market Harborough. Guest speaker will be local ‘Bake Off’ winner, Frances Quin. Get your tickets (£10 each) from Fiona Thompson, Committee Member, at the February monthly meeting.

Diary date Saturday 7 March 2015

Posted on February 13, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

How about going along to the Leicestershire and Rutland Federation of WI’s Annual Meeting at the Grammar School, Great Glen? Speakers include Angela Rippon, reported to be ‘excellent’. Tickets £10 and opportunities for lift sharing.

Market Harborough WI member Vicky (not committee member Vicky) is entering the cooking competition. Gemma Underwood’s embroidered Centenary brick will also be on display. There will be activities, too, for visitors to join in. Contact a Committee Member at the February meeting to buy your ticket.

International WIs – do you have a contact?

Posted on February 12, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

Let’s get networking with some WIs across the world in this Centenary year. Do you have a friend or family member who is in the WI or its equivalent (sometimes called Women’s Rural Institutes or Country Women’s Association) that would like to be in touch with Market Harborough WI? If so, maybe send them an email now, or use social media, and let a Committee Member know how you get on. We will need the contact details, too. Am sure we can make excellent use of our website/blog, Facebook, email and Twitter to make this idea happen.

Centenary evening out to see ‘Raising Agents’

Posted on February 11, 2015 by marketharboroughwi

Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm. Congregational Hall, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, LE16 7JD – buy your ticket now!

We are delighted to announce that the Mikron Touring Theatre will be in Market Harborough in May with their specially written play to celebrate 100 years’ of WI.

Bunnington WI is a bit down-at-heel. Dwindling membership means they can barely afford the hall, let alone a decent speaker. So when a PR guru becomes a member, the women are glad of new blood. Initially.

The milk of WI kindness begins to sour when she re-brands them the Bunnington Bunnies. They’re hopping. With stakes higher than a five tiered cake stand, a battle ensues for the very soul of Bunnington, perhaps the WI itself!

On the threshold of one century into the next, this tale of hobbyists and lobbyists asks how much we should know our past or how much we should let go of it.

Above all else, like the WI itself, Raising Agents is a story of friendship.

Friday 22nd May at 7.30pm. Congregational Hall, Bowden Lane, Market Harborough, LE16 7JD . Full £12, £10 conc. For tickets please email marketharboroughwi@gmail.com. Tea & Coffee/BYOB

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